An International Electronic Forum for Discussion of
Human Resource Management

HRNET@OneList is an electronic forum devoted to discussing the
practice, research, and teaching of human resources. The mailing
list currently includes the e-mail addresses of several hundred
human resource professionals worldwide.

When you subscribed to HRNET@OneList, you received a confirmation
message from the OneList administrator. This message contained your
OneList password, as well as other useful information about the
ListServ. Be sure to save or print the confirmation notice for
future reference.

This message contains a description of the HRNET@OneList ListServ,
as well as instructions for using the ListServ. Please file or
print this message for future reference. A copy of this message
along with a series of useful "help" files can be found in the Files
section of the ListServ's Web page at the following URL:

-- How Do I Unsubscribe from HRNET@OneList?
-- What Is HRNET@OneList?
-- What Topics Are Appropriate for Discussing on HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Post Messages to HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Reply to Messages Posted at HRNET@OneList?
-- What Are the Rules for Posting to HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Write Good HRNET@OneList Messages?
-- How Can I Read the HRNET@OneList Archive of Messages?
-- How Do I Suspend HRNET@OneList Messages When I Go On Vacation?
-- How Do I Change My Member Settings for HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Retrieve My HRNET@OneList Password?
-- How Do I Get Technical Assistance on HRNET@OneList?

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HRNET@OneList ListServ. Click on the address next to
"Unsubscribe." A blank e-mail message should appear. Simply click
the [SEND] button. When the ListServ receives your unsubscribe
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want to unsubscribe. Once you've confirmed, your name and e-mail
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What Is HRNET@OneList?
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HRNET@OneList is an electronic communication list server for those
interested in human resource practice, research, or teaching. It
is one attempt to create a successor to the HRNET ListServ at
Cornell University, which provided the HR field with an invaluable
communication and networking resource between 1993 and 1999. The
goal of HRNET@OneList is to continue the tradition of the Cornell
ListServ by establishing an unmoderated forum where the
international community of HR practitioners, teachers, students,
and consultants can conduct a free and open discussion of issues
and problems of mutual concern.

HRNET@OneList is a non-commercial enterprise. It was founded by a
group of subscribers from the Cornell HRNET ListServ, and it
continues to be run by a committee of ListServ members in the hope
of continuing the tradition of open discussion and collegial
cooperation established at Cornell. However, even though
HRNET@onelist.com itself is non-commercial and there is no cost of
membership, the services provided by OneList are paid for through
the placement of small advertising blurbs at the end of each message
posted to the list.

All messages posted to HRNET@OneList are the opinions of the
individual writers. Published citations to HRNET@OneList ListServ
information should be considered "personal correspondence"
and used only with the permission of those involved.

================================================================
What Topics Are Appropriate for Discussing on HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

By using HRNET@OneList, you can send and exchange questions,
answers, pearls of wisdom, frustrations, and ideas with all the
HRNET@OneList members at one time. Appropriate topics for posting
to HRNET@OneList can include almost anything related to human
resources, including policy questions, practical problems,
theoretical quandaries, ethical dilemmas, research puzzles,
statistical methods, or teaching techniques. Discussions range over
the full scope of HR specialties, including recruiting, hiring,
compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, performance
management, organizational development, and the latest developments
in employment law.

Some people prefer observation to participation, and they can
simply monitor the exchange of messages on HRNET@OneList for their
own information (This is called LURKING, and it is perfectly
acceptable ListServ behavior.) If you choose to "LURK", the
HRNET@OneList ListServ will keep you informed of the issues being
discussed and the "hot" topics of concern among your colleagues.

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Can I Use HRNET to Advertise My Product or Service?
================================================================

HRNET exists to promote the exchange of ideas and information between
professional HR practitioners, HR academics and HR service providers.
It does NOT exist to provide a channel for advertising products and
services to its subscribers. HRNET@ONElist and its list of
subscribers should not be used for commercial purposes or to perform
proprietary work. Sending unsolicited advertisements to HRNET or its
list of subscribers is considered 'spamming' and can be grounds for
losing your HRNET membership. We consider 'spam' to include any
message posted to HRNET purely for the personal gain of the author
and offering nothing of value to the group other than the service or
product being offered.

Job postings, conference announcements, and the posting of articles
and essays are acceptable as long as they are kept short and are
clearly identified in the subject line of the message. Such postings
may contain a link to a web page or email address where additional
information or the full text of an article may be found. (Articles
should not be posted to HRNET without the permission of the copyright
holder.) Vendors are welcome to tell subscribers about the services
or products that they offer when doing so in the context of a
relevant professional discussion on the list. In order to be
acceptable, a message posted to the list must offer some information
of value to subscribers beyond the product or service being
advertised.

New subscribers to HRNET are encouraged to spend some time "lurking"
on the list in order to get a sense of the kind of traffic other
subscribers are comfortable with. Subscribers who are unsure whether
a message they wish to post to the list is appropriate may ask the
coordinators for advice. Subscribers who believe they have received
spam through HRNET or as a result of their HRNET membership should
send an email to the list coordinators. The coordinators may be
reached at: HRNET-owner@....

Subscribers of HRNET are reminded that, under United States law, it
is unlawful "to use any telephone facsimile machine, computer, or
other device to send an unsolicited advertisement" to any "equipment
which has the capacity (A) to transcribe text or images (or both)
from an electronic signal received over a regular telephone line onto
paper." The law allows individuals to sue the sender of such illegal
"junk mail' for $500 per copy. Most states will permit such actions
to be filed in Small Claims Court.

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How Do I Post Messages to HRNET@OneList?
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In order to post a message to HRNET@OneList simply send an e-mail
message to:

When a subscriber sends a message to HRNET@..., the message
is distributed over the Internet or an electronic mail system to all
of the ListServ members.

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How Do I Reply to Messages Posted at HRNET@OneList?
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When a member receives an HRNET@OneList message and clicks on his or
her [REPLY] button, an answer is sent directly to the author of the
original message. However, by clicking "Reply to all" or by adding
the HRNET@... address to the reply, a member can send the
reply to the entire ListServ at once.

But before clicking the [SEND] button on that reply, check the
address to be certain it's going to the intended location (person or
group). It can be very embarrassing if you reply incorrectly and
post a personal message intended for an individual to the entire
discussion group.

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What Are the Rules for Posting to HRNET@OneList?
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1. Do not use HRNET@OneList for commercial purposes or to perform
proprietary work.

2. Do not use HRNET@OneList or the HRNET@OneList list of members to
send unsolicited advertisements. This activity is termed "spamming"
on the Internet and can be grounds for losing your HRNET@OneList
membership. Under United States law, it is unlawful "to use any
telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to send an
unsolicited advertisement" to any "equipment which has the capacity
(A) to transcribe text or images (or both) from an electronic
signal received over a regular telephone line onto paper." The law
allows individuals to sue the sender of such illegal "junk mail"
for $500 per copy. Most states will permit such actions to be
filed in Small Claims Court.

3. Never send chain letters through the Internet. Sending them can
cause the loss of your Internet Access.

4. Messages posted to HRNET@OneList should concern some aspect of
the practice of human resources management as outlined in the
"Description of HRNET@OneList" section above. It is considered
poor ListServ netiquette to post off-topic messages.

5. Do not post copies of copyrighted material to HRNET@OneList
without the permission of the copyright holder.

6. Never assume your e-mail messages are private or that they can
be read only by yourself or the recipient. Never send something
that you would mind seeing on the evening news.

7. Resist the temptation to "flame" others on the list. "Flaming"
refers to directing hostile or personal remarks toward other
members of the list with the intent of insulting or provoking them.
Remember that these discussions are "public" and meant for
constructive exchanges. Treat the others on the list as you would
want them to treat you.

8. When you first join the list, it is a good idea to "lurk" for a
few days (i.e., monitor the messages being posted) to get a feel
for what common questions are asked, and what topics are deemed
off-limits. When you feel comfortable with the group, then start
posting.

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How Do I Write Good HRNET@OneList Messages?
================================================================

1. Keep messages and paragraphs short and to the point.

2. Focus on one subject per message, and always include a
descriptive subject title, such as "Question about interview
validity studies" or "Call for Papers, OD Conference", or "Position
Available at Company Name", or "Survey: Your input on
telecommuting requested", etc. A good subject line will make it
easier for HRNET@OneList users to locate your message quickly.

3. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE DAILY DIGEST VERSION should change the
subject title of their replies to HRNET@OneList messages. When you
click your [REPLY] button, most email programs will automatically
title any reply as "[HRNET] Digest Number xxx." Readers of
HRNET@OneList will not be able to tell which of the postings for
that day you are replying to. Consequently, many readers will
simply skip over your message.

4. When replying to someone else's message, consider whether your
message would be better read immediately by the entire list or as
part of a summary posted by the original author.

5. Please be sure the header of your postings includes your name
and e-mail address.

6. In the first two lines of your message, please indicate the
topic, and a brief description of the message content, such as
"Here is my personal opinion about ... ", or "Here is a list of
studies and references that I can suggest regarding ...", or "XYZ
Company has a position available for an entry-level HR assistant".

7. Include your signature at the bottom of e-mail messages when
communicating with people who may not know you personally or
broadcasting to a dynamic group of subscribers. Your signature
footer should include, at a minimum, your name. We recommend that
you also include your position, affiliation and e-mail address.
Optional information you also may want to include is your address
and phone number. Your signature should not exceed 6 lines.

8. When quoting another person, edit out whatever isn't directly
applicable to your reply. Don't let your mailing or Usenet
software automatically quote the entire body of messages you are
replying to when it's not necessary. Take the time to edit any
quotations down to the minimum necessary to provide context for
your reply. Nobody likes reading a long message in quotes for the
third or fourth time, only to be followed by a one line response:
"Yeah, me too."

9. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE DAILY DIGEST VERSION OF HRNET@OneList should
be particularly careful to edit unnecessary quotations from their
replies to messages. It is considered very bad form to quote the
entire daily digest in your reply to a single message.

10. Capitalize words only to highlight an important point or to
distinguish a title or heading. Capitalizing whole words that are
not titles is generally termed as SHOUTING and considered quite
rude.

11. Surround a word with *Asterisks* to make a stronger point. This
is the e-mail equivalent of bold type.

12. Use the underscore symbol before and after the title of a book,
i.e. _The Wizard of Oz_.

13. Limit line length to approximately 65-70 characters and avoid
control characters.

14. Be professional and careful what you say about others. E-Mail
is easily forwarded.

15. Cite all quotes, references and sources and respect copyright
and license agreements.

16. Keep in mind that HRNET@OneList includes members from many
countries. Don't assume that they will understand a reference to
TV, movies, pop culture, or current events in your country. If you
must use the reference, please explain it. Don't assume that they
understand geographical references that are local or national.

17. Use discretion when forwarding a long mail message to
HRNET@OneList. It's preferable to reference the source of a
document and provide instructions on how to obtain a copy. If you
must post a long message, warn the readers with a statement at the
top of the mail message. Example: WARNING: LONG MESSAGE

18. It is considered extremely rude to forward personal e-mail to
mailing lists without the original author's permission.

19. Do not send messages to the ListServ with return receipts.

20. Do not send attachments to the ListServ. The OneList
ListServer will delete any attachments before forwarding your
message. You may use the Shared Files section of the OneList web
page to post files you wish to share with other HRNET@OneList
members.

21. Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Without face to face
communications your joke may be viewed as criticism. When being
humorous, use emoticons to express humor. (tilt your head to the
left to see the emoticon smile) :-) = happy face for humor

22. Acronyms can be used to abbreviate when possible, however
messages that are filled with acronyms can be confusing and
annoying to the reader. Examples of acronyms commonly used on
HRNET@OneList are:
IMHO= in my humble/honest opinion
FYI = for your information
BTW = by the way
Flame = antagonistic criticism

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How Can I Read the HRNET@OneList Archive of Messages?
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You can view the archive of past messages on the HRNET web site.
You can log onto the web site by pointing your browser to:

You will need the OneList password assigned to you when you
subscribed to HRNET@OneList. (If you've forgotten your password,
see the instructions for "How Do I Retrieve My HRNET@OneList
Password?" later in this message.)

At the HRNET web page, click on the "Messages" link on the left side
of the screen. This will show you recent HRNET@OneList messages as
well as a search box for archive messages. Clicking on the
"Archive" link at the left of the screen will take you to the
complete archive of messages.

The archive stores messages in digests of 25 or fewer messages. The
digests are listed in order of creation along with the date on which
the digest was created. If you can't remember when the message you
are searching for was posted, use the search box at the top of the
screen to help you find it.

Type a word or phrase in the search box describing the message or
topic you want to find. Click the [SEARCH] button, and OneList will
display a list of just those digests that contain the word or phrase
you are searching for.

To read any of the digests, click on the link to it in the archive
list.

To save a copy of the digest to your hard drive, display the digest
and use the "Save As... " option on your browser's File menu.

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How Do I Suspend HRNET@OneList Messages When I Go On Vacation?
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When you go on vacation or leave your office on a business trip it
is important to suspend your HRNET@-OneList mailings. Many people
on vacation use an autoresponder program to automatically reply to
email messages they receive. These autoresponder messages clog up
HRNET@OneList with unnecessary messages and can create infinite
loops that generate hundreds of messages.

There are two methods for suspending your HRNET@OneList mailings:

* You can change your HRNET@OneList member settings from "Send
email messages" or "Send a daily digest" to "Don't send me email,
I'll read the messages at the Web site." You can find
instructions on how to change your member settings below.

* You can unsubscribe from the list when you go on vacation by
sending a blank email message to "HRNET-unsubscribe@...".
(See the instructions for unsubscribing from the list in an
earlier section.) When you return to work, you can restart
your mailings by sending another blank email to
"HRNET-subscribe@...".

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How Do I Change My Member Settings for HRNET@OneList?
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When you subscribed to HRNET@OneList, certain default values were
assigned to your OneList member settings. For example:

-- You were assigned a password by OneList.
-- You were set up to receive individual emails instead of a
daily digest of messages.
-- Your user name and e-mail address were listed in the
HRNET@OneList member directory.

You can easily do this by clicking on the URL listed at the bottom
of this message. This link will take you to the HRNET@OneList
Main Page.

Once you have arrived at the Main Page, click on the My ONElist
tab. Then, click the link for Member Profile. A page listing all
of the settings for your membership will appear. You can change
any of your member settings from this page. To change your e-mail
address or your password, click the text links on this page. To
change any of your other member settings, click the [EDIT] button
at the bottom of the page.

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How Do I Retrieve My HRNET@OneList Password?
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Go to www.onelist.com and click on the "Forgot password" button on
the left side of the screen. You will then be asked to enter your
email address and click on "send email" button. A new password
will be sent to the email address you are subscribed with. After
receiving the email, you can log in and change the password to your
choice and click on "Save Changes."

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How to Get Technical Assistance on HRNET@OneList
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The HRNET@... address is for discussion of human resource
topics only. Questions about the technical operation of the
HRNET@OneList ListServ, or any problems that you may encounter
should be sent to the following address:

An International Electronic Forum for Discussion of
Human Resource Management

HRNET@OneList is an electronic forum devoted to discussing the
practice, research, and teaching of human resources. The mailing
list currently includes the e-mail addresses of several hundred
human resource professionals worldwide.

When you subscribed to HRNET@OneList, you received a confirmation
message from the OneList administrator. This message contained your
OneList password, as well as other useful information about the
ListServ. Be sure to save or print the confirmation notice for
future reference.

This message contains a description of the HRNET@OneList ListServ,
as well as instructions for using the ListServ. Please file or
print this message for future reference. A copy of this message
along with a series of useful "help" files can be found in the Files
section of the ListServ's Web page at the following URL:

-- How Do I Unsubscribe from HRNET@OneList?
-- What Is HRNET@OneList?
-- What Topics Are Appropriate for Discussing on HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Post Messages to HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Reply to Messages Posted at HRNET@OneList?
-- What Are the Rules for Posting to HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Write Good HRNET@OneList Messages?
-- How Can I Read the HRNET@OneList Archive of Messages?
-- How Do I Suspend HRNET@OneList Messages When I Go On Vacation?
-- How Do I Change My Member Settings for HRNET@OneList?
-- How Do I Retrieve My HRNET@OneList Password?
-- How Do I Get Technical Assistance on HRNET@OneList?

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How Do I Unsubscribe from HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

In order to remove yourself from the HRNET@OneList mailing list and
stop receiving HRNET@OneList messages, send a blank e-mail message
to:

You can do this easily by scrolling to the bottom of this message
or any message you have received from HRNET@OneList. At the bottom
of the message, you will find a list of e-mail addresses for the
HRNET@OneList ListServ. Click on the address next to
"Unsubscribe." A blank e-mail message should appear. Simply click
the [SEND] button. When the ListServ receives your unsubscribe
request, it will send you an e-mail asking you to confirm that you
want to unsubscribe. Once you've confirmed, your name and e-mail
address will be removed.

================================================================
What Is HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

HRNET@OneList is an electronic communication list server for those
interested in human resource practice, research, or teaching. It
is one attempt to create a successor to the HRNET ListServ at
Cornell University, which provided the HR field with an invaluable
communication and networking resource between 1993 and 1999. The
goal of HRNET@OneList is to continue the tradition of the Cornell
ListServ by establishing an unmoderated forum where the
international community of HR practitioners, teachers, students,
and consultants can conduct a free and open discussion of issues
and problems of mutual concern.

HRNET@OneList is a non-commercial enterprise. It was founded by a
group of subscribers from the Cornell HRNET ListServ, and it
continues to be run by a committee of ListServ members in the hope
of continuing the tradition of open discussion and collegial
cooperation established at Cornell. However, even though
HRNET@onelist.com itself is non-commercial and there is no cost of
membership, the services provided by OneList are paid for through
the placement of small advertising blurbs at the end of each message
posted to the list.

All messages posted to HRNET@OneList are the opinions of the
individual writers. Published citations to HRNET@OneList ListServ
information should be considered "personal correspondence"
and used only with the permission of those involved.

================================================================
What Topics Are Appropriate for Discussing on HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

By using HRNET@OneList, you can send and exchange questions,
answers, pearls of wisdom, frustrations, and ideas with all the
HRNET@OneList members at one time. Appropriate topics for posting
to HRNET@OneList can include almost anything related to human
resources, including policy questions, practical problems,
theoretical quandaries, ethical dilemmas, research puzzles,
statistical methods, or teaching techniques. Discussions range over
the full scope of HR specialties, including recruiting, hiring,
compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, performance
management, organizational development, and the latest developments
in employment law.

Some people prefer observation to participation, and they can
simply monitor the exchange of messages on HRNET@OneList for their
own information (This is called LURKING, and it is perfectly
acceptable ListServ behavior.) If you choose to "LURK", the
HRNET@OneList ListServ will keep you informed of the issues being
discussed and the "hot" topics of concern among your colleagues.

================================================================
Can I Use HRNET to Advertise My Product or Service?
================================================================

HRNET exists to promote the exchange of ideas and information between
professional HR practitioners, HR academics and HR service providers.
It does NOT exist to provide a channel for advertising products and
services to its subscribers. HRNET@ONElist and its list of
subscribers should not be used for commercial purposes or to perform
proprietary work. Sending unsolicited advertisements to HRNET or its
list of subscribers is considered 'spamming' and can be grounds for
losing your HRNET membership. We consider 'spam' to include any
message posted to HRNET purely for the personal gain of the author
and offering nothing of value to the group other than the service or
product being offered.

Job postings, conference announcements, and the posting of articles
and essays are acceptable as long as they are kept short and are
clearly identified in the subject line of the message. Such postings
may contain a link to a web page or email address where additional
information or the full text of an article may be found. (Articles
should not be posted to HRNET without the permission of the copyright
holder.) Vendors are welcome to tell subscribers about the services
or products that they offer when doing so in the context of a
relevant professional discussion on the list. In order to be
acceptable, a message posted to the list must offer some information
of value to subscribers beyond the product or service being
advertised.

New subscribers to HRNET are encouraged to spend some time "lurking"
on the list in order to get a sense of the kind of traffic other
subscribers are comfortable with. Subscribers who are unsure whether
a message they wish to post to the list is appropriate may ask the
coordinators for advice. Subscribers who believe they have received
spam through HRNET or as a result of their HRNET membership should
send an email to the list coordinators. The coordinators may be
reached at: HRNET-owner@....

Subscribers of HRNET are reminded that, under United States law, it
is unlawful "to use any telephone facsimile machine, computer, or
other device to send an unsolicited advertisement" to any "equipment
which has the capacity (A) to transcribe text or images (or both)
from an electronic signal received over a regular telephone line onto
paper." The law allows individuals to sue the sender of such illegal
"junk mail' for $500 per copy. Most states will permit such actions
to be filed in Small Claims Court.

================================================================
How Do I Post Messages to HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

In order to post a message to HRNET@OneList simply send an e-mail
message to:

When a subscriber sends a message to HRNET@..., the message
is distributed over the Internet or an electronic mail system to all
of the ListServ members.

================================================================
How Do I Reply to Messages Posted at HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

When a member receives an HRNET@OneList message and clicks on his or
her [REPLY] button, an answer is sent directly to the author of the
original message. However, by clicking "Reply to all" or by adding
the HRNET@... address to the reply, a member can send the
reply to the entire ListServ at once.

But before clicking the [SEND] button on that reply, check the
address to be certain it's going to the intended location (person or
group). It can be very embarrassing if you reply incorrectly and
post a personal message intended for an individual to the entire
discussion group.

================================================================
What Are the Rules for Posting to HRNET@OneList?
================================================================

1. Do not use HRNET@OneList for commercial purposes or to perform
proprietary work.

2. Do not use HRNET@OneList or the HRNET@OneList list of members to
send unsolicited advertisements. This activity is termed "spamming"
on the Internet and can be grounds for losing your HRNET@OneList
membership. Under United States law, it is unlawful "to use any
telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to send an
unsolicited advertisement" to any "equipment which has the capacity
(A) to transcribe text or images (or both) from an electronic
signal received over a regular telephone line onto paper." The law
allows individuals to sue the sender of such illegal "junk mail"
for $500 per copy. Most states will permit such actions to be
filed in Small Claims Court.

3. Never send chain letters through the Internet. Sending them can
cause the loss of your Internet Access.

4. Messages posted to HRNET@OneList should concern some aspect of
the practice of human resources management as outlined in the
"Description of HRNET@OneList" section above. It is considered
poor ListServ netiquette to post off-topic messages.

5. Do not post copies of copyrighted material to HRNET@OneList
without the permission of the copyright holder.

6. Never assume your e-mail messages are private or that they can
be read only by yourself or the recipient. Never send something
that you would mind seeing on the evening news.

7. Resist the temptation to "flame" others on the list. "Flaming"
refers to directing hostile or personal remarks toward other
members of the list with the intent of insulting or provoking them.
Remember that these discussions are "public" and meant for
constructive exchanges. Treat the others on the list as you would
want them to treat you.

8. When you first join the list, it is a good idea to "lurk" for a
few days (i.e., monitor the messages being posted) to get a feel
for what common questions are asked, and what topics are deemed
off-limits. When you feel comfortable with the group, then start
posting.

================================================================
How Do I Write Good HRNET@OneList Messages?
================================================================

1. Keep messages and paragraphs short and to the point.

2. Focus on one subject per message, and always include a
descriptive subject title, such as "Question about interview
validity studies" or "Call for Papers, OD Conference", or "Position
Available at Company Name", or "Survey: Your input on
telecommuting requested", etc. A good subject line will make it
easier for HRNET@OneList users to locate your message quickly.

3. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE DAILY DIGEST VERSION should change the
subject title of their replies to HRNET@OneList messages. When you
click your [REPLY] button, most email programs will automatically
title any reply as "[HRNET] Digest Number xxx." Readers of
HRNET@OneList will not be able to tell which of the postings for
that day you are replying to. Consequently, many readers will
simply skip over your message.

4. When replying to someone else's message, consider whether your
message would be better read immediately by the entire list or as
part of a summary posted by the original author.

5. Please be sure the header of your postings includes your name
and e-mail address.

6. In the first two lines of your message, please indicate the
topic, and a brief description of the message content, such as
"Here is my personal opinion about ... ", or "Here is a list of
studies and references that I can suggest regarding ...", or "XYZ
Company has a position available for an entry-level HR assistant".

7. Include your signature at the bottom of e-mail messages when
communicating with people who may not know you personally or
broadcasting to a dynamic group of subscribers. Your signature
footer should include, at a minimum, your name. We recommend that
you also include your position, affiliation and e-mail address.
Optional information you also may want to include is your address
and phone number. Your signature should not exceed 6 lines.

8. When quoting another person, edit out whatever isn't directly
applicable to your reply. Don't let your mailing or Usenet
software automatically quote the entire body of messages you are
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